Saguaro No219 by Michele Naylor BGAS25

Michele Naylor

A fearless color palette defines the work of Michele Cokl Naylor. She uses bold, vivid and seductive hues to prompt a reaction or to provoke a mood. Color, textures and unexpected patterns are the language she employs across a range of media. She has created a series of mixed media using Arizona’s beloved saguaros. Michele lives in Cottonwood, Arizona with her husband, Roger, and a gang of color-coordinated cats. I am fascinated by history, It gives me an understanding of humans and my place within that species. With a photograph you actually hold a small piece of history in your hands. I combine photos with digital art to create the greeting cards. Some are haunting, others nostalgic but many are humorous. Humans are often ridiculous and we need to laugh at ourselves.